Okuma Inspira Carbon Frame Lightweight Spinning Reel, Blue

I have been using the helios 30 reels for a few years, not only is this reel comparable, I think it might feel even better. Very happy with it, will purchase more. Very smooth, reels line onto the spool nice and even, very light, you will not find another reel in this price range with equal quality in my opinion. First reel that I've bought for less than $100 that feels like a $100 plus reel.

I purchased this Okuma reel on a whim because I needed a reel which could stand up to the multi species potential of fishing the inter-coastal waters of North Carolina. This reel did not disappoint. It has a smooth retrieve, and the strength I needed to land my fish.

I am a Shimano Stradic guy. Got one of these okuma reels as a gift 3 years ago. At the time I had 5 Stratics. Now I have 2 Stradics and 5 Okumas. They are lighter and just as smooth. I was worried sand/grit would get into the open style body of the reel but my son put it down in the sand 100 times fishing from shore one day, and its fine 2 years later. I love the 20s, but the 30s and 40s are also just as smooth and long casting. very little spin/wind knots if any. Line fits nice and flat on the spool. I bought 2 more this year. Stratics are getting old, I will be all Okuma after this coming season. I use braid exclusively. Started maintenance on the 3 year old reel(30) and it was so clean I didn't change or add grease.

Very good looking and smooth reel I bought a 3000 size and it is slightly smaller than my 2500 shimano sienna less line capacity as well held around 100 yrs of 20# power pro super slick if you choose the 3000 size or as they call it a 30b be aware of this I would go for the 4000 size and expect a true 3000 also if do not recommend the power pro super slick to stiff go for regular power pro and the 30b would pair well with 10#

LIGHTWEIGHT AND SUPER SMOOTH

Paired this reel with my okuma rod, 30lb braid, and hit the surf in search of perch. Was not disappointed, excellent product, highly recommend for all anglers, beginner to advanced. Very pleased...👍👍

After using this reel for a few months, I have found it to be solid as well as lightweight. Overall a great reel. I am using it with 10lb braid with a mono leader for bass and trout fishing and it has been perfect. I'd recommend it.

Very nice lightweight reel. Very smooth drag system. Got it on sale which makes it even nicer.